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Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #17019, announced on October 20, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact makita to schedule a free repair.. Affected brand: Makita U.S.A. Inc..
This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979.
Affected products
Circular saws
Recalled brands
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact Makita to schedule a free repair.
Recall date
October 20, 2016
CPSC recall #17019 covers Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 20, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Makita 5057KB 7-1/4" circular saw with dust collector. The model number and serial number are located on the black nameplate under the name "Makita." The saw's housing is a blue-green color and "Makita" is printed on the dust cover. The serial number ranges included in this recall are: 12638-12737, 12978-13027, 13208-13257, 13322-13351, 13376-13405, 13578-13627, 13658-13707 and 13900-13979.
The CPSC remedy for recall #17019 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circular saws and contact makita to schedule a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Makita-Recalls-Circular-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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